What is Levetiracetam (Keppra)?
ANSWER
This drug is prescribed for treatment of epilepsy. Levetiracetam is combined with other epilepsy drugs to treat partial seizures, primary generalized seizures and myoclonic (shock-like jerks of muscle) seizures. Side effects include tiredness, weakness, and changes in behaviors.
Reviewed by Neil Lava on December 15, 2018
SOURCE:
Epilepsy Foundation.
News release, FDA.
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
News release, UCB Inc.
SOURCE:
Epilepsy Foundation.
News release, FDA.
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
News release, UCB Inc.
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